As the weather turns, drying laundry indoors gets harder — and damp washing draped on radiators causes condensation and mould. Here's how to dry clothes indoors efficiently and keep your home healthy.
The problem with airing indoors
Wet clothes release a lot of moisture into the air, which settles on cold windows and walls as condensation — leading to that musty smell and black mould. The fix is to remove that moisture, or dry more efficiently.
Best ways to dry indoors
- Run a dehumidifier near the airer — it pulls moisture out of the air, dries clothes faster and protects your walls. Many have a laundry mode. Browse dehumidifiers.
- Use a heat pump dryer — gentle on clothes and very cheap to run, with no vent needed. Browse heat pump dryers.
- Spin well first: a higher spin speed leaves clothes drier and quicker to finish.
- Ventilate: crack a window or use an extractor to let moisture escape.
What to avoid
Try not to drape washing on radiators — it's inefficient and pumps moisture into the room. A dehumidifier or dryer is far better for your home and your bills.
Final thoughts
A dehumidifier or heat pump dryer makes indoor drying fast, cheap and mould-free. Browse dehumidifiers and heat pump dryers online, or ask in any of our 60+ stores.
